Will Leitch
@williamfleitch.bsky.social
Author, LLOYD MCNEIL'S LAST RIDE, HOW LUCKY, THE TIME HAS COME. Contributing Editor, New York. Columnist, The Washington Post & The Athletic. Writer, MLB. Critic, Grierson & Leitch. Founder, Deadspin. Illini. Mattoonian. https://williamfleitch.substack.com
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Will Leitch
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Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
\"Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride broke my heart. And then it somehow mended that shattered heart, made it beat more buo...
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Today is the release day for LLOYD MCNEIL'S LAST RIDE, my new novel about a cop who, upon learning he's dying of a brain tumor, tries to get himself killed so his family can get the insurance, keeps failing and becomes a civic hero. I think you will like it. www.harpercollins.com/products/llo...
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On this week's episode, we review:
"Sentimental Value"
"Nouvelle Vague"
"The Running Man"
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/48eF...
Happy Monday. We hope you're well.
"Sentimental Value"
"Nouvelle Vague"
"The Running Man"
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/48eF...
Happy Monday. We hope you're well.
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
On this week's episode, we review:
"Sentimental Value"
"Nouvelle Vague"
"The Running Man"
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/48eF...
Happy Monday. We hope you're well.
"Sentimental Value"
"Nouvelle Vague"
"The Running Man"
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/48eF...
Happy Monday. We hope you're well.
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The book @mattsinger.bsky.social did on Siskel & Ebert was wonderful, and this 50th anniversary article is a great companion.
50 years ago this week, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert made the first pilot for their TV show. In honor of this huge anniversary, I created my definitive “Best of Siskel & Ebert” article - 50 of their best reviews from across their entire career. 👍🏻👍🏻
The 50 Best Siskel & Ebert Reviews
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November 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The book @mattsinger.bsky.social did on Siskel & Ebert was wonderful, and this 50th anniversary article is a great companion.
For @theathletic.com, I wrote about looking for order in chaos, trying to have faith in crumbling institutions, and of course Bill Belichick. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Leitch: Uh, I think I just caught myself rooting for Bill Belichick?
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
For @theathletic.com, I wrote about looking for order in chaos, trying to have faith in crumbling institutions, and of course Bill Belichick. www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
I make no claim to any particular expertise in this regard, but Good Things and Good People beating Bad People and Bad Things feels like the sort of thing you want to get excited about and the sort of thing definitely worth repeating.
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I make no claim to any particular expertise in this regard, but Good Things and Good People beating Bad People and Bad Things feels like the sort of thing you want to get excited about and the sort of thing definitely worth repeating.
It is a cool night to be in New York City. (Though most are, it should be said.)
November 5, 2025 at 4:11 AM
It is a cool night to be in New York City. (Though most are, it should be said.)
Second—and final, I think—NYC marathon completed. Just an experience like nothing else. If you happen to see me today, please be somewhat careful; if you even slightly bump into me I may shatter into millions of pieces.
November 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Second—and final, I think—NYC marathon completed. Just an experience like nothing else. If you happen to see me today, please be somewhat careful; if you even slightly bump into me I may shatter into millions of pieces.
Every Halloween, this song just plays on repeat in my brain all day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gCj...
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YouTube video by 30 Rock Official
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October 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Every Halloween, this song just plays on repeat in my brain all day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gCj...
Of all the great things about Will Klein, by the way, this Mattoonian must point out his wife is a Mattoon High School graduate. They both went to Eastern Illinois University together; she got her law degree from SLU. And now Sandy Koufax is congratulating him. www.instagram.com/p/BUrqH78jAA...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Of all the great things about Will Klein, by the way, this Mattoonian must point out his wife is a Mattoon High School graduate. They both went to Eastern Illinois University together; she got her law degree from SLU. And now Sandy Koufax is congratulating him. www.instagram.com/p/BUrqH78jAA...
I wrote for @theathletic.com about how unhinged college football is right now. www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
College football is absolutely unhinged right now. It’s exactly why we love it
College football has always been governed by emotion, not logic. This is what happens when you add chaos to it.
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I wrote for @theathletic.com about how unhinged college football is right now. www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
You guys, I'm starting to worry I'm not gonna make it up in time for Wake Up Barstool.
October 28, 2025 at 5:36 AM
You guys, I'm starting to worry I'm not gonna make it up in time for Wake Up Barstool.
Not a single player on this field is gonna have to get their kids off to school tomorrow morning so let's try to remember the real heroes here.
October 28, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Not a single player on this field is gonna have to get their kids off to school tomorrow morning so let's try to remember the real heroes here.
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11/6 SQUAWKIN’ SPORTS LIVE XV TIX GOING FAST
Ideally, it’ll be a new day in Gotham City, our first show under Communism. Can’t wait to interrogate comrades
@williamfleitch.bsky.social
@stefanfatsis.bsky.social
@davidjroth.bsky.social
#BetterReadThanDead
www.eventbrite.com/e/squawkin-s...
Ideally, it’ll be a new day in Gotham City, our first show under Communism. Can’t wait to interrogate comrades
@williamfleitch.bsky.social
@stefanfatsis.bsky.social
@davidjroth.bsky.social
#BetterReadThanDead
www.eventbrite.com/e/squawkin-s...
October 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
11/6 SQUAWKIN’ SPORTS LIVE XV TIX GOING FAST
Ideally, it’ll be a new day in Gotham City, our first show under Communism. Can’t wait to interrogate comrades
@williamfleitch.bsky.social
@stefanfatsis.bsky.social
@davidjroth.bsky.social
#BetterReadThanDead
www.eventbrite.com/e/squawkin-s...
Ideally, it’ll be a new day in Gotham City, our first show under Communism. Can’t wait to interrogate comrades
@williamfleitch.bsky.social
@stefanfatsis.bsky.social
@davidjroth.bsky.social
#BetterReadThanDead
www.eventbrite.com/e/squawkin-s...
September 2021! www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Sports Gambling Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen
Betting on Tom Brady’s next completion may sound like harmless fun. But it’s not.
www.theatlantic.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
September 2021! www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
For @theathletic.com, I wrote about tortured college football fanbases. www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
Leitch: Angry fan bases drive CFB's coach carousel. Which ones are most desperate?
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
For @theathletic.com, I wrote about tortured college football fanbases. www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
This is an excellent book, by the way. You should buy it. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736427...
October 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This is an excellent book, by the way. You should buy it. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736427...
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Honored to be the inspiration for a No Kings protest sign today.
October 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Honored to be the inspiration for a No Kings protest sign today.
"Sports News Without Access, Favor or Discretion" ended up winning out as Deadspin's founding slogan, but we were THIS close to going with "The punches will be pulled, but the reading pleasure will not be sacrificed."
I'm glad our second-place finisher will at last be getting some use.
I'm glad our second-place finisher will at last be getting some use.
October 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
"Sports News Without Access, Favor or Discretion" ended up winning out as Deadspin's founding slogan, but we were THIS close to going with "The punches will be pulled, but the reading pleasure will not be sacrificed."
I'm glad our second-place finisher will at last be getting some use.
I'm glad our second-place finisher will at last be getting some use.
One of my favorite sports things is when something happens and not a single person on the field has the foggiest idea what to do in response.
October 14, 2025 at 1:06 AM
One of my favorite sports things is when something happens and not a single person on the field has the foggiest idea what to do in response.
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David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
October 9, 2025 at 4:42 AM
David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
Can confirm that the children in this house have gotten really into the Portland Frog.
October 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Can confirm that the children in this house have gotten really into the Portland Frog.
For @theathletic.com, I wrote about Arch Manning, and how watching his Warby Parker advertisements now feels a little like watching a political ad after an election in which your candidate has lost.
Is Arch Manning college football’s first flop? Why his slow start feels unprecedented
Arch has started seven games, and we already think he stinks. This is the logical next step in the increased professionalization of CFB.
www.nytimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
For @theathletic.com, I wrote about Arch Manning, and how watching his Warby Parker advertisements now feels a little like watching a political ad after an election in which your candidate has lost.
I have been an Arizona Cardinals fan my entire life and I feel comfortable saying that might have been the stupidest loss I have ever seen them stupidly lose (and I have seen them stupidly lose so many stupid times).
October 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I have been an Arizona Cardinals fan my entire life and I feel comfortable saying that might have been the stupidest loss I have ever seen them stupidly lose (and I have seen them stupidly lose so many stupid times).
Jimmy Fallon and Marlins Man certainly seem like they would enjoy each other's company.
October 3, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Jimmy Fallon and Marlins Man certainly seem like they would enjoy each other's company.
For @theathletic.com, I wrote about fans running on the field and how it's bad and dangerous and scary and also obviously awesome. www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
Leitch: Why hasn't storming the field (or court) been stopped? Because it's still awesome
www.nytimes.com
September 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
For @theathletic.com, I wrote about fans running on the field and how it's bad and dangerous and scary and also obviously awesome. www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
This will be a very fun event in NYC, and it will be just a few days after I run the NYC marathon, so you can point at me and laugh. November 6, get your tickets here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/squawkin-s...
www.eventbrite.com/e/squawkin-s...
September 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This will be a very fun event in NYC, and it will be just a few days after I run the NYC marathon, so you can point at me and laugh. November 6, get your tickets here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/squawkin-s...
www.eventbrite.com/e/squawkin-s...